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TOEFL BNC: 19897 COCA: 15427

impropriety

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impropriety /ˌɪmprəˈprajəti/ noun
plural improprieties
impropriety
/ˌɪmprəˈprajəti/
noun
plural improprieties
Learner's definition of IMPROPRIETY
formal
[noncount]
: rude or immoral behavior : improper behavior粗鲁的举止;不正当的行为
: a rude or improper quality粗鲁;不当;没有素养
[count] : a wrong or immoral act : an improper act不得体的行为;不道德的行为
TOEFL BNC: 19897 COCA: 15427

impropriety

noun

im·​pro·​pri·​e·​ty ˌim-p(r)ə-ˈprī-ə-tē How to pronounce impropriety (audio)
plural improprieties
1
: an improper or indecorous act or remark
especially : an unacceptable use of a word or of language
2
: the quality or state of being improper

Example Sentences

He has a reputation for impropriety. The judge excused herself from the case to avoid any appearance of impropriety. She was shocked by the young man's impropriety. She was shocked by the impropriety of his behavior. He has been accused of financial improprieties.
Recent Examples on the Web Weidner still wonders if the same slides presented to the committee were referred to the ethics board, or whether city officials added different materials which would support their claim of impropriety. Bruce Vielmetti, Journal Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2022 But, because the perception of impropriety can be so damaging to the political order, the occupants of positions of power have a special obligation to tread lightly when dealing with their ideological opponents. The Editors, National Review, 10 Aug. 2022 Yet the whispers of impropriety on William’s part have long lingered in the media, with the DeuxMoi blind item only fueling speculation. Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2022 And so Birgitte complies with the ambassador’s request; when her deception is later uncovered, she is predictably dogged by accusations of impropriety. Kylie Warner, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2022 And this bill will provide the administrative framework to ensure that state contracts and purchases are conducted fairly, cost-effectively and without any inference or evidence of impropriety. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 7 July 2022 In a recent news release, Lt. Gen. Sebastian Ndeitunga, the head of the Namibian police, sought to temper any suggestion of impropriety. New York Times, 22 June 2022 But the impropriety of such advisory opinions, at any time, is one of the cardinal norms of limitation on the Supreme Court’s authority. Matthew J. Franck, National Review, 12 Sep. 2021 One aristocrat wrote a scathing invective about the impropriety of Wroth’s work. V.m. Braganza, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Aug. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

French or Late Latin; French impropriété, from Late Latin improprietat-, improprietas, from Latin improprius

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of impropriety was in 1607
TOEFL BNC: 19897 COCA: 15427
impropriety

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + IMPROPRIETY | PHRASES ADJECTIVEfinancial, procedural, law法律) , sexual財務違規行為;程序不當;不正當的性行為alleged所謂的不當行為VERB + IMPROPRIETYcommit做出不當行為It was alleged that financial improprieties had been committed.據稱存在財務違規行為。accuse sb of指控某人行為不端a company accused of financial improprieties and fraud被指控存在財務違規和欺詐的公司PHRASESa suggestion of impropriety (especially BrE) 行為不端的蛛絲馬跡There is no suggestion of impropriety by the president.沒有發現總統行為不端的任何跡象。

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